NAIT welding camps spark interest among indigenous teens

Published on July 11, 2018

Teens aged 12 to 15 from the Alexander First Nation will get a taste of careers in welding at NAIT camps this week and next

About 10 students are attending each of the two camps, which are funding by TransCanada through a partnership with CWB Welding Foundation, a non-profit group that supports education in the welding industry.

Students will work on a series of welding projects through the week, with a BBQ lunch and celebration Friday including a blessing from NAIT elder Walter Bonaise.

Media are invited to attend the camp and talk to students and their instructors. Please contact NAIT media relations in advance to arrange a time.

WHEN:
July 9-13 and July 16-20, 2018
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (break for lunch from 12 to 1 p.m.)

WHERE:
NAIT Main Campus
Room C111 and C112 (in building C)
11762 106 St. NW
Edmonton, AB

WHO:
Teens aged 12 to 15 from the Alexander First Nation
NAIT welding instructors


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